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Despite warnings, travelers take to the skies for Thanksgiving

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations surging across US

DETROIT – The highest number of air travelers are expected to take to the skies since the onset of COVID-19 this week.

There is such widespread covid activity across the country, air travel is a real risk when it comes to spreading coronavirus.

RELATED: International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations

About 4 million people have passed through security checkpoints Wednesday -- the most to travel since March.

The biggest concern about air travel over the holiday is the gatherings of large numbers of people into indoor areas -- airports, airplanes -- where infected people can more easily transmit the virus.

It’s up to passengers to stay safe.

And if you’re traveling during Christmas and have yet to buy a ticket, buy insurance in case there are changes that affect national travel or your plans.

You can watch Hank Winchester’s full story in the video above.

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About the Authors
Hank Winchester headshot

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.

Dane Kelly headshot

Dane is a producer and media enthusiast. He previously worked freelance video production and writing jobs in Michigan, Georgia and Massachusetts. Dane graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

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